Squid (Koonthal / Kanava) Roast

Ingredients

1.       Squid(Koonthal) – 500g

2.       Onion(chopped) – 3 nos

3.       Ginger(chopped) – 1 cm piece

4.       Garlic(chopped) – 3 flakes

5.       Green chillies(chopped) – 2

6.       Chilly powder – 3/4 tbsp

7.       Coriander powder – 1/2 tbsp

8.       Coconut(grated) – 1/4 of one

9.       Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp

10.   Garam masala – A pinch

11.   Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

12.   Coconut oil – As reqd

13.   Curry leaves – 1 sprig

14.   Salt – As reqd

For preparing marinade:

15.   Green chillies(crushed) – 3 nos

16.   Ginger(crushed) – 1 cm piece

17.   Cocum(Kudampuli) – 1 no(slit thin)

18.   Turmeric powder – A pinch

19.   Curry leaves – 1 sprig

20.   Salt – As reqd

How to Prepare

1. Clean the squid and slice into small rounds. Rub with salt and wash well. Drain and keep aside.
2. Mix the ingredients for marinade with one teaspoon of oil. Apply this marinade on the squid slices and keep aside for 30 minutes.
3. Cook the squid in sufficient water for 35 minutes till the water evaporates completely.
4. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add chopped onions, ginger, green chillies, garlic and curry leaves.
5. Saute well until the onions turn color.
6. Add chilly powder and coriander powder and saute.
7. Add the cooked squid and fry well.
8. Stir in grated coconut, pepper powder, garam masala and required salt. Saute and remove from fire.
9. Squid(koonthal) roast is ready and serve.